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Lourdes Uribe- Beard

Shelton

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WA State Certified Spanish Interpreter

Many Different Agencies
08.1994 - 07.2011

Front Office Manager

West Sound Sports Therapy
01.1992 - 01.1993

No Degree - Architecture

Universidad Central De Venezuela

High School Diploma -

Liceo Urbaneja Achepohl

Summary

Well-qualified Spanish Interpreter/Translator with 17 years of experience in the medical and social service field. Easily interprets conversations and maintains original meaning. Personable and professional with focus on providing accurate interpretation and translations for diverse projects. Bilingual professional fluent in Spanish and English. Adept at keeping original style, emotion and content of material. Well-versed in cultural context of conversations. Accomplished in working with different types of individuals to provide interpretation/translation support for interviews, healthcare assistance and social services. Transition easily between languages. Always pursuing additional linguistic and cultural learning opportunities. History of performing consecutive interpretation services in fast-paced settings. Detail-oriented and thorough professional focused on catching every part of the conversation to be most effective for both parties. Highly experienced WA State Certified Spanish Interpreter/translator with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations/translations between English and Spanish languages. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication with accuracy and reliability. Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation/translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Smart professional with thorough understanding of English and Spanish languages to fluently interpret and translate intended messages accurately and reliably. Organized and dependable at managing priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Hardworking and passionate. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Skills

  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Medical Terminology
  • Social Terminology
  • Document Translation
  • Sight Translation
  • Relationship Building
  • Code of Ethics
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Consecutive Interpretation Proficiency

Work History

WA State Certified Spanish Interpreter

Many Different Agencies
08.1994 - 07.2011
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Interpreted conversations to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Assisted Spanish language-speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
  • Translated series of documents from English to Spanish
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Developed accurate and consistent translations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and patients, bridging language barriers for optimal care delivery.
  • Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on Spanish language usage or cultural norms when working with diverse populations.
  • Conducted thorough proofreading of translated texts, ensuring error-free final deliverables that met client expectations consistently.
  • Increased access to essential social services for Spanish-speaking communities by interpreting during application processes, interviews, and information sessions.
  • Enhanced communication between non-Spanish speaking medical staff and patients by providing accurate and empathetic interpretation during medical consultations.
  • Maximized quality control of translated documents.

Front Office Manager

West Sound Sports Therapy
01.1992 - 01.1993

Employed full time at the Bremerton, WA office as a receptionist, in October 1992 promoted to the position of Front Office Manager in the new office in Port Orchard, WA.

  • Data entry of daily charges and payments
  • Computer reports
  • Insurance billing
  • Patient statements
  • Month end reports
  • CPT and ICD.9 coding
  • Maintenance of patient confidential medical files
  • customer service
  • Filing
  • Phone answering
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient accounts
  • Collections,
  • Pulling of charts
  • Daily bank deposits
  • Office supplies and general office duties.
  • Interpreted and translated for the Spanish speaking patients during physical therapy.

This position required professional attitude and appearance with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Education

No Degree - Architecture

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela

High School Diploma -

Liceo Urbaneja Achepohl
Caracas, Venezuela
07.1975

Certification

  • Professional Language Certificate, WA Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Social Services interpretation since 1994
  • Professional Language Certificate, WA Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medical Interpretation since 1996
  • Professional Language Certificate, WA Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Certified Translator as of Aug. 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
Lourdes Uribe- Beard